All Terrain Vehicles -ATVs

In many rural areas, some residents use all-terrain vehicles as a mode of transportation and therefore drive them on roadways, even though most states have laws against on road use. Safety challenges related to all-terrain vehicles include driving at high speeds, lack of helmet use, risk of rollovers, and use of alcohol.

This section provides information and resources on safety for all-terrain vehicles.

Training

How to Address Roadway Safety Issues for ATVs and Other Off-Road Vehicles

Created: Wednesday July 12th, 2017
Source: University of Iowa
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Road Safety
Topic: EMS, Engineering, Road User, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: All Terrain Vehicles -ATVs, Injury Prevention, Safety Countermeasures, Young Drivers

The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar. Webinar Description This webinar provided an overview of ... [ Read More » ]

Website

ATV Safety Information Center

Posted: Sunday September 13th, 2015
Source: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
Topic: Education, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: All Terrain Vehicles -ATVs, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns

This website provides ATV safety statistics, safety videos, recall information, and downloadable educational materials in comic book form. ... [ Read More » ]